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Lacrimal disease.
1Department of Ophthalmology, Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, TX 78236-5300, USA.
Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
|September 5, 1995
Summary
This review explores lacrimal gland research, focusing on dry eye disease connections, tumors, imaging techniques like MRI, and surgical outcomes for dacryocystorhinostomy.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Anatomy
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- The lacrimal gland's role in ocular health is multifaceted.
- Its dysfunction is linked to systemic conditions and dry eye disease (keratitis sicca).
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current literature on lacrimal gland pathology.
- To highlight diagnostic imaging modalities and surgical interventions for lacrimal system disorders.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on lacrimal gland and sac.
- Analysis of research on imaging techniques (ultrasonography, CT, MRI).
- Examination of surgical approaches like dacryocystorhinostomy.
Main Results:
- Established connections between keratitis sicca and systemic diseases.
- Documented neoplastic involvement of lacrimal gland and sac.
- Summarized findings on various imaging techniques for the lacrimal drainage system.
Conclusions:
- Comprehensive understanding of lacrimal gland diseases requires integrating clinical, imaging, and surgical data.
- Further research can refine diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for lacrimal system disorders.